126 – This is the Peace Negotiation (3)
Aide Henri, who heard those words, was so surprised and nervous that he began to sweat profusely and roll his eyes from side to side.
In the end, a high school student who was caught watching a pornographic video was embarrassed and responded by acting the other way, as if he was going to whistle.
“Ju, Juhwa faction, Jujeon faction? Our Francois Republic is a republican state established by the combined efforts of the nobles and the people after overthrowing the oppressive Capetian family. So everything is one. “What kind of bad joke are you trying to divide into factions?”
As I watched him say that, I secretly wanted to advise him to wipe the sweat from his forehead and neck and tell a lie.
You are here as a first-class protector of the empire, but you are a diplomatic official who must maintain your dignity as much as possible, so speaking bluntly like that could hurt your aide’s pride.
Ah, since I don’t need to worry, I could just say it, but anyway.
Since that person is going to be soaked with cold sweat today anyway, I don’t think there’s any need to tell him to wipe it off.
“Isn’t this a fact that even a single serf in the Francois Republic knows? “The Republic is divided into the Jucheon faction and the Juhwa faction, and they meet every day, and if the directions they are going for are different, they have long conversations to find a common ground.”
It’s a long conversation, but what I meant is that arguing is basic and we are willing to do anything to weaken the position of the other faction.
Aide Henry, who heard those words, had become a master of all kinds of backbiting after working in the diplomatic world for several years.
Unlike his nervous appearance just two minutes ago when he heard that I might negotiate with the main faction, he now looked calm and answered me.
“hahahaha, it seems that the young general and master general of the Reich Empire does not know much about the Francois Republic. Even though we have different opinions, we are all unanimous in our wish for Francois to prosper. So we are one.”
“Is that so, then I was rude. I misunderstood that, unlike the Juhwa faction, who thought only of the national interest and could set aside their opinions, the Jupa faction were people who could sell out the opposition for their own survival. “It was my fault, so I deeply apologize, and I will personally compensate my aide in the future.”
“You may have such a misunderstanding because the political systems of the republic and the empire are different. Just the heart is enough.”
When Henry said that, he smiled brightly, probably thinking that now was his chance to take the lead again.
Anyway, he failed because I tried to point out that the leadership of the Republic was divided into two factions.
It seems like he was planning to gain the upper hand in negotiations based on that, but it would be a big mistake if he thought I was someone who would be easily defeated.
I looked at his bright face and answered with the same cold expression and voice as when I was leading on the battlefield.
“If the Republic’s Juhwa faction and Juche faction were completely united, they would not try to stop the war just because an army of about 100,000 was defeated. So, if a peace treaty is concluded in the end, shouldn’t the Republic be able to mobilize a large army of more than 200,000 people next time for revenge? “The Reich Empire does not wish for such a chain of wars to occur.”
“So, it would be a good idea to offer us more lenient terms. How is it? You will be satisfied around Sargmine Castle. If you accept these conditions to end the war, I will personally give you 30,000 gold. If you want, I will also give you the beauties of the Republic.”
“Those are attractive terms, I like it. Then let’s do it like this.”
When Henry heard those words, he probably thought that the fact that he had obtained such a concession from me, the Reich Imperial Negotiation Advisor, would make him a big success.
He looked at me with a smile as if he had already been to Hong Kong, but what I can give to that bastard and the Francois Republic is Ulleungdo’s finest pumpkin taffy, which you could not even imagine.
f*ck you for once.
“Then, can I call the lawmakers belonging to the main faction here right now and ask them this?”
“How? Oh, if you are willing to test that the members of the François Republic can all become one in front of the national interest, even if they have different political beliefs, then you can try it as much as you want.”
“Yes, I don’t really like war either. As long as it is confirmed that the two factions can join forces and fight even in extremely critical situations. “His Majesty the Emperor will also consider your opposition and ease the conditions considerably.”
Then I asked him to put my ear to his ear and when Henri put his ear to my mouth, I spoke in a whisper.
“In order to excommunicate the Holy Father, which is one of the prerequisites for the peace negotiations, you have designated all the nobles of the Catholic faction as heretics, and Chairman Robespierre, the representative of the Catholic faction, and several standing members have appeared at the Vatican Inquisition Tribunal. Shiki said they signed a treaty.”
Aide Henry, who heard those words, went beyond breaking out into a cold sweat and started sweating like rain was pouring down, as if his sweat glands had burst.
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If I were in his position, I would have reacted the same way or even worse.
Because I know that if the conflict between the two factions intensifies and a civil war breaks out, the surrounding Barcelo Empire, our Reich Empire, and even the island nation that eats pickled herring will not miss the opportunity and will attack.
They only agreed not to start a civil war, but when they get bored, they resort to all kinds of schemes to reduce the opposing faction’s position and number of lawmakers through accusations and accusations, and even assassinate them.
This is what I now say to those guys.
‘In order to save the great Francois Republic, the Juche faction handed over you and your families to the Inquisitors! Now the woman will be raped and tortured to death by her interrogators, and the man will be tortured and then await execution! Still, you will accept it because it is for the good of the country, right?
If a parent and child were to be stabbed in the head like this, they would immediately sever the relationship and fight, but is this what happens between opposing forces?
The answer is obvious. A civil war breaks out across the country between the two factions.
The Reich Empire and other countries will not miss this opportunity and will attack the territory of the François Republic, which can be said to be the yolk of the European continent.
Then, both the Juhwa faction and the Jujeon faction could be completely destroyed within 5 years, or the Cafe royal family could be revived using the civil war as an opportunity, right?
For your information, whether the republic’s lawmakers perish or the imperial family is revived, all current politicians and their families will be destined to die.
Aide Henry, who realized the seriousness of the situation, suddenly grabbed my hand and spoke pleadingly with an expression that almost made him cry.
“Yes, Brigadier General Jaeger…”
“Ah, then I will go and tell Captain Benner that since I do not want war, it will be important to see if your two factions are willing to continue the war. If the two factions were united in the pursuit of national interests, wouldn’t unity be shaken to this extent? Then we have no choice but to use lenient conditions to reduce the damage.”
“Ah, ah…”
Members of the Jujeon faction risked their wives and daughters being raped, s*xually tortured, and dying miserably by heresy inquisitors out of patriotism.
If the leadership of the Republic prepares for war, the situation will get to the worst.
Even if I have to give up my promotion this time and not be able to become a major general for 10 years, I will pray to His Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Emperor to keep the extortion from François to a minimum.
Because if the Jucheon faction and the Juhwa faction try to go to war with such strong will, this operation will eventually lead to an all-out war that destroyed Germany on Earth (the worst war that destroys the lives and property of entire people).
If the Francois Republic and the Reich Empire, whose populations differ by more than tens of millions, engage in all-out war… I have no confidence that we will win.
No, if Francois launches an all-out war, the surrounding countries will think this is their chance and attack the empire, so I will be defeated and there will be no country for me to live in without a star.
Well, that doesn’t happen at all.
When I opened the conference room door and took my steps to leave, holding the documents I had already organized.
Aide Henry got down on his knees in front of me and began to pray.
“Please save me. I have six daughters and a son who are like my alter egos, including my youngest daughter, who is only 10 years old and doesn’t hurt when I put it in her eyes. “My aide will persuade the members and the National Assembly who are here to negotiate and agree to the conditions you want as much as possible…”
Hearing those words, I inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
Because His Majesty said that it was okay to make any threats for the good of the empire, but what if Aide Henry had not listened to me?
Because it could have been a big spark for me too.
“Do you really want to live?”
“Yes. “Please save me.”
I said that with a grin.
“Then conclude a peace negotiation with me. In return, we will give you a justification to sweep the main battle and rule.”